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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
5
Rain persists in Alpine area as eight hours pass with general rainfall across ranches and towns. Red Cross Drive starts May 23. multiple local visits, visitors, and election talk noted. A. N. Newell announces candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No. 4 and local residents plan fairs, tea, and shop sales.
Multiple legal notices announce probate applications for wills, guardianship matters, and court actions in Brewster County Texas. The notices name applicants such as Fred W Measday and Media Stillwell, detail hearing dates at Alpine court, and summon county residents to appear. Also noted is a funeral for Mrs Mary West and a plea for funds by the Local Auxiliary of the Cross.
Townsend for Sheriff and Tax Collector leads a Democratic slate in Brewster County with J Allen Walton as District Attorney nominee and J A Turkney to County Judge. M T Chastain seeks re election as County Treasurer and JW Phelps campaigns for Tax Assessor under party guidance.
A.A Newell announces candidacy for Constable Precinct No 1 and D.C Walker runs for Democratic Co? nstituency. Alumni Association invites all members to annual banquet at the School Building on Wednesday May 13. Tickets urged. verify Monthly J subscription for Red Cross Local Auxiliary expenses. committee seeks more members.
Sirs Mo Wilson Elis and Miss Leta passed through Hovey Saturday enroute to Sara ne their future home. Miss Leta returned Sunday and took the train back to Alpine to resume her studies. Reed Brothers shipped ten cars of cattle to grass in Colorado via El Paso. W T Johnson and Mrs J Je Jansom Miss Mary and John Boyd visited Alpine Monday. Townsend at the ranch a few days Geo Benson at the ranch. He has to mop water pipes with oil due to dryness.
Property warning issued by HLT Fletcher, manager, prohibiting entry for wood gathering or water use on O2 grounds. Unauthorized presence may invite penalties under posted trespass policy.
In Brewster County Texas WT Henderson was named temporary guardian of minor heirs Stillwell and Willie Settee with a hearing set for May 2, 1918 at the county court in Alpine. The notice calls all concerned to appear to contest the appointment before the judge signs the order. Local report notes a separate incident where a car in St Helens was fired upon last week.
Store offers a range of home items including bedroom suites iron beds book cases extension tables and carpet sweepers. Also featured are O Cedar mops polish and dustless floor ore Perfection oil and a second hand Ivers Pond piano in excellent condition for viewing at the shop.
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